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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.55, 662.14 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.55, 662.14 and 152.95 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.55 : 662.14 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.55/662.14 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.55x = 662.14 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.55x = 101,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,274.31/441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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