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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 664.04 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 664.04 and 154.16 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 664.04 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/664.04 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 664.04 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 102,368.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,368.41/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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