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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 654.31 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 654.31 and 147.62 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 654.31 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/654.31 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 654.31 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 96,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,589.24/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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