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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.07, 659.88 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.07, 659.88 and 151.44 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.07 : 659.88 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.07/659.88 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.07x = 659.88 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.07x = 99,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,932.23/440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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