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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.86, 661.33 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.86, 661.33 and 152.29 is: 228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.86 : 661.33 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.86/661.33 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.86x = 661.33 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.86x = 100,713.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,713.95/440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.45

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