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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.72, 708.97 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.72, 708.97 and 147.91 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.72 : 708.97 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.72/708.97 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.72x = 708.97 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.72x = 104,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,859.47/472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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