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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 663.16 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 663.16 and 153.76 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 663.16 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/663.16 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 663.16 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 101,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,967.48/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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