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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 436.80 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 436.80 and 147.04 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 436.80 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/436.80 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 436.80 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 64,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,227.07/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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