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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 631.95 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 631.95 and 147.48 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 631.95 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/631.95 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 631.95 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 93,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,199.99/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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