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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 662.43 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 662.43 and 153 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 662.43 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/662.43 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 662.43 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 101,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,351.79/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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