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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 660.03 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 660.03 and 151.42 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 660.03 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/660.03 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 660.03 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 99,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,941.74/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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