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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.57, 611.35 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.57, 611.35 and 147.49 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.57 : 611.35 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.57/611.35 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.57x = 611.35 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.57x = 90,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,166.11/407.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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