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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 660.59 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 660.59 and 147.98 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 660.59 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/660.59 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 660.59 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 97,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,750.81/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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