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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.04, 631.64 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.04, 631.64 and 147.22 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.04 : 631.64 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.04/631.64 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.04x = 631.64 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.04x = 92,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,986.15/421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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