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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 707.82 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 707.82 and 147.26 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 707.82 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/707.82 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 707.82 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 104,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,233.57/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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