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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 659.64 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 659.64 and 151.25 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 659.64 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/659.64 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 659.64 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 99,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,770.55/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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