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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.23, 659.80 and 151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.23, 659.80 and 151.33 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.23 : 659.80 = 151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.23/659.80 = 151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.23x = 659.80 × 151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.23x = 99,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,847.53/440.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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