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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.90, 707.70 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.90, 707.70 and 147.34 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.90 : 707.70 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.90/707.70 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.90x = 707.70 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.90x = 104,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,272.52/471.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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