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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 611.54 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 611.54 and 147.70 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 611.54 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/611.54 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 611.54 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 90,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,322.43/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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