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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 659.13 and 150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 659.13 and 150.79 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 659.13 = 150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/659.13 = 150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 659.13 × 150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 99,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,390.21/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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