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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 665.52 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 665.52 and 155.14 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 665.52 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/665.52 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 665.52 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 103,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,248.77/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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