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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 665.69 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 665.69 and 155.25 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 665.69 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/665.69 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 665.69 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 103,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,347.60/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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