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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 658.89 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 658.89 and 150.75 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 658.89 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/658.89 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 658.89 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 99,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,327.67/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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