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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.45, 632.17 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.45, 632.17 and 147.46 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.45 : 632.17 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.45/632.17 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.45x = 632.17 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.45x = 93,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,219.79/421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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