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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 660.22 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 660.22 and 147.73 is: 221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 660.22 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/660.22 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 660.22 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 97,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,530.26/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.55

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