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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 659.49 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 659.49 and 151.11 is: 226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 659.49 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/659.49 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 659.49 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 99,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,655.53/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.65

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