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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 661.87 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 661.87 and 152.75 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 661.87 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/661.87 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 661.87 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 101,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,099.88/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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