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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.87, 663.08 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.87, 663.08 and 153.51 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.87 : 663.08 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.87/663.08 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.87x = 663.08 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.87x = 101,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,788.64/441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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