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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 153.52 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.12 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.12 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.12 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 101,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,800.52/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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