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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.31, 661.56 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.31, 661.56 and 152.55 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.31 : 661.56 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.31/661.56 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.31x = 661.56 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.31x = 100,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,919.71/441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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