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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 663.27 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 663.27 and 153.58 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 663.27 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/663.27 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 663.27 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 101,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,865.01/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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