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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 660.24 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 660.24 and 151.52 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 660.24 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/660.24 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 660.24 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 100,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,039.56/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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