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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.17, 661.83 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.17, 661.83 and 152.61 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.17 : 661.83 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.17/661.83 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.17x = 661.83 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.17x = 101,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,001.88/441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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