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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 632.02 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 632.02 and 147.44 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 632.02 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/632.02 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 632.02 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 93,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,182.96/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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