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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.29, 660.40 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.29, 660.40 and 151.73 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.29 : 660.40 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.29/660.40 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.29x = 660.40 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.29x = 100,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,202.49/440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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