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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.44, 585.81 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.44, 585.81 and 147.15 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.44 : 585.81 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.44/585.81 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.44x = 585.81 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.44x = 86,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,201.94/390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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