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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 663.63 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 663.63 and 153.66 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 663.63 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/663.63 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 663.63 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 101,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,972.11/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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