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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.31, 660.38 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.31, 660.38 and 147.78 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.31 : 660.38 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.31/660.38 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.31x = 660.38 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.31x = 97,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,590.96/440.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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