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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 611.49 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 611.49 and 147.57 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 611.49 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/611.49 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 611.49 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 90,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,237.58/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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