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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.84, 715.07 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.84, 715.07 and 147.68 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.84 : 715.07 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.84/715.07 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.84x = 715.07 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.84x = 105,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,597.22/476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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