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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 708.01 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 708.01 and 147.22 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 708.01 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/708.01 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 708.01 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 104,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,231.09/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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