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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 661.40 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 661.40 and 152.26 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 661.40 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/661.40 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 661.40 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 100,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,704.76/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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