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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 663.35 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 663.35 and 153.66 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 663.35 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/663.35 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 663.35 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 101,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,929.59/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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