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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 661.57 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 661.57 and 148.43 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 661.57 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/661.57 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 661.57 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 98,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,198.12/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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