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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 662.94 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 662.94 and 153.42 is: 230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 662.94 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/662.94 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 662.94 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 101,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,708.25/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.11

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