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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 663.21 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 663.21 and 153.59 is: 230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 663.21 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/663.21 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 663.21 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 101,859.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,859.11/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.39

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