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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.78, 665.83 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.78, 665.83 and 155.26 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.78 : 665.83 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.78/665.83 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.78x = 665.83 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.78x = 103,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,376.77/443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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