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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.87, 665.88 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.87, 665.88 and 151.39 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.87 : 665.88 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.87/665.88 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.87x = 665.88 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.87x = 100,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,805.15/443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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