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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 708.81 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 708.81 and 147.90 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 708.81 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/708.81 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 708.81 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 104,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,833.00/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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