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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 659.59 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 659.59 and 151.16 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 659.59 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/659.59 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 659.59 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 99,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,699.95/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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