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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 707.79 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 707.79 and 147.15 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 707.79 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/707.79 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 707.79 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 104,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,151.30/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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