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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 660.26 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 660.26 and 151.52 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 660.26 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/660.26 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 660.26 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 100,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,039.67/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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