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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 658.78 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 658.78 and 150.64 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 658.78 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/658.78 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 658.78 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 99,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,238.62/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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