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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 664.28 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 664.28 and 154.29 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 664.28 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/664.28 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 664.28 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 102,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,491.76/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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