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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.68, 586.30 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.68, 586.30 and 147.22 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.68 : 586.30 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.68/586.30 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.68x = 586.30 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.68x = 86,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,315.09/390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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