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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.49, 714.76 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.49, 714.76 and 147.65 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.49 : 714.76 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.49/714.76 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.49x = 714.76 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.49x = 105,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,536.80/476.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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