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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.31, 708.55 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.31, 708.55 and 147.62 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.31 : 708.55 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.31/708.55 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.31x = 708.55 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.31x = 104,596.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,596.15/472.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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