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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.60, 708.88 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.60, 708.88 and 147.96 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.60 : 708.88 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.60/708.88 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.60x = 708.88 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.60x = 104,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,885.88/472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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