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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.87 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.87 and 153.41 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.87 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.87 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.87 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 102,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,612.25/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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