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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 660.18 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 660.18 and 147.49 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 660.18 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/660.18 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 660.18 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 97,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,368.85/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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