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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 661.08 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 661.08 and 152.16 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 661.08 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/661.08 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 661.08 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 100,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,589.93/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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