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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 663.97 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 663.97 and 154.11 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 663.97 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/663.97 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 663.97 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 102,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,324.42/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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