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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.57, 708.87 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.57, 708.87 and 147.94 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.57 : 708.87 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.57/708.87 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.57x = 708.87 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.57x = 104,869.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,869.01/472.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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