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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.29, 669.35 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.29, 669.35 and 153.78 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.29 : 669.35 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.29/669.35 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.29x = 669.35 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.29x = 102,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,932.64/446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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