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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 654.21 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 654.21 and 147.47 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 654.21 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/654.21 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 654.21 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 96,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,473.08/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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