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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.66 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.66 and 150.56 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.66 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.66 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.66 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 99,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,164.56/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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