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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.15, 708.18 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.15, 708.18 and 147.50 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.15 : 708.18 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.15/708.18 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.15x = 708.18 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.15x = 104,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,456.55/472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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