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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 662.88 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 662.88 and 153.40 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 662.88 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/662.88 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 662.88 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 101,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,685.79/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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