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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.03, 631.34 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.03, 631.34 and 147.08 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.03 : 631.34 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.03/631.34 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.03x = 631.34 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.03x = 92,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,857.49/421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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