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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.49, 632.34 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.49, 632.34 and 147.59 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.49 : 632.34 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.49/632.34 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.49x = 632.34 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.49x = 93,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,323.90/421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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