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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.21, 663.32 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.21, 663.32 and 153.63 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.21 : 663.32 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.21/663.32 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.21x = 663.32 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.21x = 101,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,905.85/442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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