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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 660.66 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 660.66 and 151.86 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 660.66 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/660.66 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 660.66 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 100,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,327.83/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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