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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.11, 631.53 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.11, 631.53 and 147.15 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.11 : 631.53 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.11/631.53 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.11x = 631.53 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.11x = 92,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,929.64/421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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