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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 708.17 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 708.17 and 147.42 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 708.17 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/708.17 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 708.17 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 104,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,398.42/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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