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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.81, 661.22 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.81, 661.22 and 152.45 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.81 : 661.22 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.81/661.22 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.81x = 661.22 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.81x = 100,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,802.99/440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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