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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 665.65 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 665.65 and 155.23 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 665.65 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/665.65 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 665.65 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 103,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,327.38/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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