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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 653.34 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 653.34 and 147.04 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 653.34 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/653.34 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 653.34 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 96,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,067.11/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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