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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 660.76 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 660.76 and 151.92 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 660.76 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/660.76 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 660.76 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 100,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,382.66/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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