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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 611.46 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 611.46 and 147.51 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 611.46 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/611.46 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 611.46 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 90,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,196.46/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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