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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 632.21 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 632.21 and 147.38 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 632.21 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/632.21 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 632.21 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 93,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,174.69/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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