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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.03, 661.64 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.03, 661.64 and 152.49 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.03 : 661.64 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.03/661.64 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.03x = 661.64 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.03x = 100,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,892.72/441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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