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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.87 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.87 and 150.59 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.87 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.87 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.87 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 99,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,220.50/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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