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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 659.54 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 659.54 and 151.05 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 659.54 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/659.54 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 659.54 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 99,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,622.76/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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