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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.27, 660.57 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.27, 660.57 and 151.73 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.27 : 660.57 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.27/660.57 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.27x = 660.57 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.27x = 100,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,228.29/440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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