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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 659.77 and 147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 659.77 and 147.31 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 659.77 = 147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/659.77 = 147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 659.77 × 147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 97,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,190.72/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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