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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 659.96 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 659.96 and 151.44 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 659.96 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/659.96 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 659.96 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 99,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,944.34/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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