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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 663.18 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 663.18 and 153.35 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 663.18 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/663.18 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 663.18 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 101,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,699.55/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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