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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 659.61 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 659.61 and 151.25 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 659.61 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/659.61 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 659.61 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 99,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,766.01/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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