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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 660.83 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 660.83 and 147.98 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 660.83 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/660.83 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 660.83 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 97,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,785.58/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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