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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 707.86 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 707.86 and 147.32 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 707.86 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/707.86 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 707.86 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 104,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,281.94/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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