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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 662.06 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 662.06 and 152.79 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 662.06 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/662.06 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 662.06 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 101,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,155.38/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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