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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 631.24 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 631.24 and 147.07 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 631.24 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/631.24 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 631.24 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 92,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,836.47/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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