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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 663 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 663 and 153.47 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 663 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/663 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 663 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 101,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,750.61/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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