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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 660.26 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 660.26 and 151.68 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 660.26 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/660.26 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 660.26 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 100,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,148.24/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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