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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 708 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 708 and 147.28 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 708 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/708 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 708 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 104,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,274.24/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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