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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 668.60 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 668.60 and 153.22 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 668.60 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/668.60 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 668.60 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 102,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,442.13/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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