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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.56, 605.28 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.56, 605.28 and 147 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.56 : 605.28 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.56/605.28 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.56x = 605.28 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.56x = 88,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,976.16/403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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