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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.48, 585.66 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.48, 585.66 and 147.12 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.48 : 585.66 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.48/585.66 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.48x = 585.66 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.48x = 86,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,162.30/390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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