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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 659.81 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 659.81 and 151.34 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 659.81 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/659.81 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 659.81 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 99,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,855.65/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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