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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 661.07 and 148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 661.07 and 148.27 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 661.07 = 148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/661.07 = 148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 661.07 × 148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 98,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,016.85/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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