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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.66, 659.34 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.66, 659.34 and 151.03 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.66 : 659.34 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.66/659.34 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.66x = 659.34 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.66x = 99,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,580.94/439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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