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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 663.05 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 663.05 and 153.38 is: 230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 663.05 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/663.05 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 663.05 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 101,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,695.68/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.08

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