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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 659.52 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 659.52 and 151.14 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 659.52 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/659.52 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 659.52 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 99,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,679.85/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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