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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 659.28 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 659.28 and 147.10 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 659.28 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/659.28 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 659.28 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 96,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,979.35/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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