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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.33, 654.08 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.33, 654.08 and 147.56 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.33 : 654.08 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.33/654.08 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.33x = 654.08 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.33x = 96,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,518.05/436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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