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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 659.18 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 659.18 and 146.94 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 659.18 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/659.18 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 659.18 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 96,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,859.91/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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