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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 632.43 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 632.43 and 147.71 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 632.43 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/632.43 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 632.43 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 93,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,413.07/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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