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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 611.45 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 611.45 and 147.44 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 611.45 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/611.45 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 611.45 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 90,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,152.19/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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