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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 660.87 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 660.87 and 151.74 is: 227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 660.87 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/660.87 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 660.87 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 100,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,280.41/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.67

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