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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.29, 606.48 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.29, 606.48 and 147.79 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.29 : 606.48 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.29/606.48 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.29x = 606.48 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.29x = 89,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,631.68/404.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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