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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.55, 659.35 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.55, 659.35 and 147.09 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.55 : 659.35 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.55/659.35 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.55x = 659.35 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.55x = 96,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,986.45/439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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