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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.13, 660.20 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.13, 660.20 and 151.57 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.13 : 660.20 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.13/660.20 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.13x = 660.20 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.13x = 100,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,066.51/440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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