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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 665.76 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 665.76 and 155.28 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 665.76 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/665.76 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 665.76 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 103,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,379.21/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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