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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 631.96 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 631.96 and 147.48 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 631.96 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/631.96 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 631.96 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 93,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,201.46/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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