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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.41, 708.55 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.41, 708.55 and 147.79 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.41 : 708.55 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.41/708.55 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.41x = 708.55 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.41x = 104,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,716.60/472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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