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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 662.58 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 662.58 and 153.15 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 662.58 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/662.58 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 662.58 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 101,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,474.13/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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