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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 660.74 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 660.74 and 151.96 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 660.74 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/660.74 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 660.74 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 100,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,406.05/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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