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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.41, 669.21 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.41, 669.21 and 153.75 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.41 : 669.21 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.41/669.21 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.41x = 669.21 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.41x = 102,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,890.07/446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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