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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.30, 658.95 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.30, 658.95 and 150.67 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.30 : 658.95 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.30/658.95 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.30x = 658.95 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.30x = 99,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,284.00/439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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