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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 661.10 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 661.10 and 152.15 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 661.10 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/661.10 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 661.10 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 100,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,582.30/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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