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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.59 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.59 and 150.36 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.59 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.59 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.59 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 99,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,025.59/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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