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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 659.46 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 659.46 and 147.11 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 659.46 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/659.46 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 659.46 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 97,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,010.41/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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