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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.50, 666.81 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.50, 666.81 and 152.06 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.50 : 666.81 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.50/666.81 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.50x = 666.81 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.50x = 101,391.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,391.22/444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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