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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.80, 632.29 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.80, 632.29 and 147.83 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.80 : 632.29 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.80/632.29 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.80x = 632.29 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.80x = 93,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,471.43/421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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