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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 660 and 151.43 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 660 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/660 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 660 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 99,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,943.80/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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