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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 659.57 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 659.57 and 151.13 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 659.57 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/659.57 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 659.57 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 99,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,676.76/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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