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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 707.94 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 707.94 and 147.39 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 707.94 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/707.94 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 707.94 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 104,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,343.28/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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