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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 661.47 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 661.47 and 148.38 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 661.47 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/661.47 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 661.47 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 98,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,148.18/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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