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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 611 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 611 and 147.52 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 611 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/611 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 611 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 90,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,134.72/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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