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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 661.75 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 661.75 and 152.69 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 661.75 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/661.75 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 661.75 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 101,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,042.61/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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