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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 708.08 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 708.08 and 147.45 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 708.08 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/708.08 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 708.08 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 104,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,405.66/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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