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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 659.10 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 659.10 and 150.78 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 659.10 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/659.10 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 659.10 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 99,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,379.10/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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