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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 663.29 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 663.29 and 153.56 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 663.29 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/663.29 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 663.29 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 101,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,856.28/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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