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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.47, 660.55 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.47, 660.55 and 151.84 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.47 : 660.55 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.47/660.55 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.47x = 660.55 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.47x = 100,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,297.91/440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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