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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.45, 632.15 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.45, 632.15 and 147.52 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.45 : 632.15 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.45/632.15 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.45x = 632.15 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.45x = 93,253.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,253.74/421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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