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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 663.62 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 663.62 and 153.86 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 663.62 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/663.62 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 663.62 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 102,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,100.49/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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