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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 663.25 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 663.25 and 153.60 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 663.25 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/663.25 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 663.25 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 101,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,875.20/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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