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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.71, 661.07 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.71, 661.07 and 152.13 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.71 : 661.07 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.71/661.07 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.71x = 661.07 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.71x = 100,564.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,564.51/440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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