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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 668.90 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 668.90 and 153.48 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 668.90 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/668.90 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 668.90 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 102,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,662.00/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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