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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 658.56 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 658.56 and 150.60 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 658.56 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/658.56 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 658.56 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 99,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,179.14/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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