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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.45, 660.79 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.45, 660.79 and 151.91 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.45 : 660.79 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.45/660.79 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.45x = 660.79 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.45x = 100,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,377.30/440.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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