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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.89, 665.79 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.89, 665.79 and 155.35 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.89 : 665.79 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.89/665.79 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.89x = 665.79 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.89x = 103,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,430.48/443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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