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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 661.24 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 661.24 and 152.20 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 661.24 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/661.24 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 661.24 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 100,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,640.73/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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