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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.85, 707.53 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.85, 707.53 and 147.14 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.85 : 707.53 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.85/707.53 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.85x = 707.53 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.85x = 104,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,105.96/471.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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