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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.04, 631.52 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.04, 631.52 and 147.12 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.04 : 631.52 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.04/631.52 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.04x = 631.52 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.04x = 92,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,909.22/421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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