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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 668.30 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 668.30 and 153.02 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 668.30 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/668.30 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 668.30 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 102,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,259.16/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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