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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.55, 660.56 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.55, 660.56 and 152.01 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.55 : 660.56 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.55/660.56 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.55x = 660.56 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.55x = 100,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,410.97/440.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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