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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 632.07 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 632.07 and 147.42 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 632.07 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/632.07 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 632.07 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 93,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,179.76/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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