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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.45, 661.77 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.45, 661.77 and 152.69 is: 228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.45 : 661.77 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.45/661.77 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.45x = 661.77 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.45x = 101,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,044.39/441.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.89

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