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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 659.72 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 659.72 and 151.45 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 659.72 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/659.72 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 659.72 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 99,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,913.32/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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