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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.77, 707.82 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.77, 707.82 and 147.15 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.77 : 707.82 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.77/707.82 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.77x = 707.82 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.77x = 104,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,155.99/471.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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