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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.71, 585.72 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.71, 585.72 and 147.24 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.71 : 585.72 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.71/585.72 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.71x = 585.72 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.71x = 86,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241.41/390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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