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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.43, 708.65 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.43, 708.65 and 147.80 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.43 : 708.65 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.43/708.65 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.43x = 708.65 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.43x = 104,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,738.47/472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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