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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.84 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.84 and 153.32 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.84 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.84 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.84 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 102,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,546.55/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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