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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 663.86 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 663.86 and 154.36 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 663.86 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/663.86 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 663.86 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 102,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,473.43/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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