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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.43, 632.21 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.43, 632.21 and 147.53 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.43 : 632.21 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.43/632.21 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.43x = 632.21 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.43x = 93,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,266.04/421.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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