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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.39 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.39 and 151.75 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.39 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.39 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.39 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 100,214.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,214.18/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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