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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 632.11 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 632.11 and 147.49 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 632.11 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/632.11 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 632.11 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 93,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,231.51/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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