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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 663.50 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 663.50 and 153.77 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 663.50 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/663.50 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 663.50 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 102,025.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,025.63/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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