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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 663.39 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 663.39 and 153.60 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 663.39 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/663.39 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 663.39 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 101,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,896.70/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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