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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 632.00 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 632.00 and 147.41 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 632.00 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/632.00 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 632.00 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 93,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,159.22/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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