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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 661.23 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 661.23 and 152.46 is: 228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 661.23 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/661.23 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 661.23 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 100,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,811.13/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.69

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