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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 662.34 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 662.34 and 153 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 662.34 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/662.34 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 662.34 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 101,338.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,338.59/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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