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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 666.23 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 666.23 and 147.52 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 666.23 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/666.23 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 666.23 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 98,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,282.25/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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