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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 659.01 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 659.01 and 147.09 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 659.01 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/659.01 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 659.01 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 96,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,935.43/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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