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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 658.70 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 658.70 and 150.57 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 658.70 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/658.70 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 658.70 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 99,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,179.71/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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