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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 654.04 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 654.04 and 147.44 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 654.04 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/654.04 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 654.04 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 96,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,431.66/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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