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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.25, 660.49 and 151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.25, 660.49 and 151.69 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.25 : 660.49 = 151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.25/660.49 = 151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.25x = 660.49 × 151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.25x = 100,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,189.73/440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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