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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 708.38 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 708.38 and 147.60 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 708.38 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/708.38 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 708.38 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 104,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,556.89/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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