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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 665.83 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 665.83 and 155.32 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 665.83 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/665.83 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 665.83 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 103,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,415.25/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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