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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.48, 585.78 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.48, 585.78 and 147.07 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.48 : 585.78 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.48/585.78 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.48x = 585.78 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.48x = 86,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,150.66/390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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