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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 659.73 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 659.73 and 151.18 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 659.73 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/659.73 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 659.73 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 99,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,737.98/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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