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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.79, 653.67 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.79, 653.67 and 147.23 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.79 : 653.67 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.79/653.67 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.79x = 653.67 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.79x = 96,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,236.57/435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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