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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.63, 663.94 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.63, 663.94 and 154.07 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.63 : 663.94 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.63/663.94 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.63x = 663.94 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.63x = 102,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,289.92/442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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