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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 667.86 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 667.86 and 152.81 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 667.86 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/667.86 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 667.86 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 102,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,055.69/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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