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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 708.51 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 708.51 and 147.73 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 708.51 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/708.51 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 708.51 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 104,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,668.18/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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