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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 664.04 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 664.04 and 154.13 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 664.04 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/664.04 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 664.04 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 102,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,348.49/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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