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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 659.20 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 659.20 and 150.78 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 659.20 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/659.20 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 659.20 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 99,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,394.18/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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