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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.61, 605.42 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.61, 605.42 and 147.11 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.61 : 605.42 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.61/605.42 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.61x = 605.42 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.61x = 89,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,062.60/403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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