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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 660.70 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 660.70 and 151.78 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 660.70 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/660.70 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 660.70 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 100,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,281.05/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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