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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.82, 707.71 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.82, 707.71 and 147.10 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.82 : 707.71 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.82/707.71 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.82x = 707.71 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.82x = 104,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,099.87/471.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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