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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 659.12 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 659.12 and 146.82 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 659.12 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/659.12 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 659.12 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 96,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,772.00/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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