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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 659.70 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 659.70 and 151.31 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 659.70 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/659.70 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 659.70 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 99,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,820.86/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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