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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 659.08 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 659.08 and 150.76 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 659.08 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/659.08 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 659.08 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 99,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,362.90/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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