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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.36, 714.65 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.36, 714.65 and 147.28 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.36 : 714.65 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.36/714.65 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.36x = 714.65 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.36x = 105,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,253.65/476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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