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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 667.49 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 667.49 and 152.60 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 667.49 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/667.49 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 667.49 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 101,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,854.87/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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