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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 663.20 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 663.20 and 153.50 is: 230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 663.20 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/663.20 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 663.20 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 101,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,800.43/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.30

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