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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.59, 611.42 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.59, 611.42 and 147.58 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.59 : 611.42 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.59/611.42 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.59x = 611.42 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.59x = 90,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,231.10/407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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