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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.33, 611.11 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.33, 611.11 and 147.32 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.33 : 611.11 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.33/611.11 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.33x = 611.11 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.33x = 90,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,027.52/407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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