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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.22, 436.62 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.22, 436.62 and 147.04 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.22 : 436.62 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.22/436.62 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.22x = 436.62 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.22x = 64,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,200.60/291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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