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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.42, 630.64 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.42, 630.64 and 146.47 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.42 : 630.64 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.42/630.64 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.42x = 630.64 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.42x = 92,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,367.03/420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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