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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 659.44 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 659.44 and 150.95 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 659.44 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/659.44 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 659.44 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 99,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,538.79/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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