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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 631.94 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 631.94 and 147.32 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 631.94 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/631.94 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 631.94 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 93,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,097.40/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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