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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 631.46 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 631.46 and 147.12 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 631.46 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/631.46 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 631.46 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 92,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,900.40/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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