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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.58, 661.96 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.58, 661.96 and 152.81 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.58 : 661.96 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.58/661.96 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.58x = 661.96 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.58x = 101,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,155.95/441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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