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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.48, 611.33 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.48, 611.33 and 147.50 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.48 : 611.33 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.48/611.33 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.48x = 611.33 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.48x = 90,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,173.94/407.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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