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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.71, 586.17 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.71, 586.17 and 147.24 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.71 : 586.17 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.71/586.17 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.71x = 586.17 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.71x = 86,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,307.67/390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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