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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 662.14 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 662.14 and 152.77 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 662.14 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/662.14 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 662.14 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 101,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,151.44/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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