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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 660.84 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 660.84 and 151.89 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 660.84 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/660.84 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 660.84 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 100,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,374.99/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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