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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.80, 707.60 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.80, 707.60 and 147.12 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.80 : 707.60 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.80/707.60 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.80x = 707.60 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.80x = 104,102.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,102.11/471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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