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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 663.21 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 663.21 and 153.38 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 663.21 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/663.21 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 663.21 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 101,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,719.83/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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