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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.58, 708.86 and 147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.58, 708.86 and 147.95 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.58 : 708.86 = 147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.58/708.86 = 147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.58x = 708.86 × 147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.58x = 104,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,871.55/472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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