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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.21, 654.34 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.21, 654.34 and 147.55 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.21 : 654.34 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.21/654.34 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.21x = 654.34 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.21x = 96,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,544.60/436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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