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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 632.03 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 632.03 and 147.78 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 632.03 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/632.03 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 632.03 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 93,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,400.65/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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