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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.29, 667.85 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.29, 667.85 and 152.78 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.29 : 667.85 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.29/667.85 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.29x = 667.85 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.29x = 102,032.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,032.07/445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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