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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.21, 610.81 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.21, 610.81 and 147.24 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.21 : 610.81 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.21/610.81 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.21x = 610.81 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.21x = 89,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,935.30/407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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