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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.23, 660.38 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.23, 660.38 and 147.61 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.23 : 660.38 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.23/660.38 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.23x = 660.38 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.23x = 97,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,478.69/440.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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