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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.06, 707.97 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.06, 707.97 and 147.39 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.06 : 707.97 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.06/707.97 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.06x = 707.97 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.06x = 104,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,347.70/472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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