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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 661.32 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 661.32 and 152.30 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 661.32 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/661.32 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 661.32 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 100,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,719.04/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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