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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 661.96 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 661.96 and 152.66 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 661.96 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/661.96 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 661.96 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 101,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,054.81/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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