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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 659.85 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 659.85 and 151.41 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 659.85 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/659.85 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 659.85 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 99,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,907.89/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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