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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 663.80 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 663.80 and 154.04 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 663.80 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/663.80 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 663.80 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 102,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,247.66/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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