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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.28 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.28 and 153.68 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.28 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.28 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.28 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 101,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,932.87/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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