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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 659.61 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 659.61 and 147.15 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 659.61 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/659.61 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 659.61 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 97,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,061.61/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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