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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 632.37 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 632.37 and 147.52 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 632.37 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/632.37 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 632.37 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 93,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,287.94/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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