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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.78, 664.23 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.78, 664.23 and 154.18 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.78 : 664.23 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.78/664.23 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.78x = 664.23 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.78x = 102,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,410.98/442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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