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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.97, 664.50 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.97, 664.50 and 154.41 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 664.50 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/664.50 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 664.50 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 102,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,603.53/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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