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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 660.25 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 660.25 and 151.59 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 660.25 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/660.25 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 660.25 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 100,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,089.96/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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