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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.29, 708.18 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.29, 708.18 and 147.60 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.29 : 708.18 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.29/708.18 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.29x = 708.18 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.29x = 104,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,527.37/472.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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