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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 660.56 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 660.56 and 151.83 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 660.56 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/660.56 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 660.56 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 100,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,292.07/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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