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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.75, 659.63 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.75, 659.63 and 151.21 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.75 : 659.63 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.75/659.63 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.75x = 659.63 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.75x = 99,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,742.65/439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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