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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 662.16 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 662.16 and 152.82 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 662.16 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/662.16 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 662.16 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 101,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,191.29/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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