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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.63, 666.96 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.63, 666.96 and 152.12 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.63 : 666.96 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.63/666.96 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.63x = 666.96 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.63x = 101,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,454.62/444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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