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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 660.66 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 660.66 and 151.88 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 660.66 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/660.66 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 660.66 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 100,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,337.17/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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