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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.05, 481.60 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.05, 481.60 and 147.72 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.05 : 481.60 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.05/481.60 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.05x = 481.60 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.05x = 71,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,140.33/321.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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