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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 665.96 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 665.96 and 155.44 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 665.96 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/665.96 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 665.96 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 103,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,516.82/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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