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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 654.44 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 654.44 and 147.66 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 654.44 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/654.44 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 654.44 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 96,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,631.42/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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