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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 661.24 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 661.24 and 152.19 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 661.24 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/661.24 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 661.24 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 100,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,634.12/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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