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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.12, 610.28 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.12, 610.28 and 147.04 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.12 : 610.28 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.12/610.28 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.12x = 610.28 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.12x = 89,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,735.57/407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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