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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 708.45 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 708.45 and 147.60 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 708.45 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/708.45 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 708.45 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 104,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,567.22/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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