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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 659.75 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 659.75 and 151.17 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 659.75 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/659.75 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 659.75 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 99,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,733.65/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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