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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 668.12 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 668.12 and 152.85 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 668.12 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/668.12 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 668.12 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 102,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,122.14/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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