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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 715.03 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 715.03 and 147.61 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 715.03 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/715.03 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 715.03 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 105,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,542.08/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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