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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.29, 708.40 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.29, 708.40 and 147.63 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.29 : 708.40 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.29/708.40 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.29x = 708.40 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.29x = 104,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,576.81/472.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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