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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 658.62 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 658.62 and 150.42 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 658.62 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/658.62 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 658.62 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 99,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,069.62/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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