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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 665.93 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 665.93 and 155.33 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 665.93 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/665.93 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 665.93 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 103,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,435.58/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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