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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 659.73 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 659.73 and 151.46 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 659.73 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/659.73 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 659.73 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 99,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,919.41/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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