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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 659.29 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 659.29 and 151.04 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 659.29 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/659.29 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 659.29 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 99,578.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,578.53/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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