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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 669.20 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 669.20 and 153.63 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 669.20 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/669.20 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 669.20 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 102,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,808.43/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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