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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.52, 605.36 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.52, 605.36 and 147.04 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.52 : 605.36 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.52/605.36 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.52x = 605.36 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.52x = 89,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,012.13/403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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