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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.85, 715.41 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.85, 715.41 and 147.78 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.85 : 715.41 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.85/715.41 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.85x = 715.41 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.85x = 105,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,723.29/476.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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