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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 660.24 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 660.24 and 147.69 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 660.24 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/660.24 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 660.24 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 97,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,510.85/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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