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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 708.28 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 708.28 and 147.43 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 708.28 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/708.28 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 708.28 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 104,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,419.58/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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