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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.48, 654.84 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.48, 654.84 and 147.92 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.48 : 654.84 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.48/654.84 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.48x = 654.84 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.48x = 96,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,863.93/436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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