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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 659.40 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 659.40 and 151.14 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 659.40 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/659.40 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 659.40 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 99,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,661.72/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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