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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.23, 658.31 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.23, 658.31 and 150.33 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.23 : 658.31 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.23/658.31 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.23x = 658.31 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.23x = 98,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,962.99/439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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