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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 662.94 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 662.94 and 153.40 is: 230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 662.94 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/662.94 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 662.94 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 101,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,695.00/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.11

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