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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 658.87 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 658.87 and 150.89 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 658.87 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/658.87 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 658.87 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 99,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,413.22/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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