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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.89, 665.76 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.89, 665.76 and 151.60 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.89 : 665.76 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.89/665.76 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.89x = 665.76 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.89x = 100,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,929.22/443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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