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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 660.44 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 660.44 and 147.84 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 660.44 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/660.44 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 660.44 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 97,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,638.71/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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