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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 664.40 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 664.40 and 154.40 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 664.40 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/664.40 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 664.40 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 102,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,583.36/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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