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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 611.18 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 611.18 and 147.58 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 611.18 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/611.18 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 611.18 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 90,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,197.94/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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