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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 631.58 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 631.58 and 147.08 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 631.58 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/631.58 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 631.58 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 92,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,888.89/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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