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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.50, 708.62 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.50, 708.62 and 147.76 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.50 : 708.62 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.50/708.62 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.50x = 708.62 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.50x = 104,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,703.18/472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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