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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.61, 661.86 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.61, 661.86 and 152.71 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.61 : 661.86 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.61/661.86 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.61x = 661.86 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.61x = 101,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,069.33/441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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