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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 660.08 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 660.08 and 151.41 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 660.08 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/660.08 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 660.08 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 99,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,941.96/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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