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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.62, 660.96 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.62, 660.96 and 148.11 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.62 : 660.96 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.62/660.96 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.62x = 660.96 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.62x = 97,894.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,894.79/440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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