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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 658.85 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 658.85 and 146.74 is: 220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 658.85 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/658.85 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 658.85 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 96,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,679.74/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.11

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