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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.87, 715.36 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.87, 715.36 and 147.80 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.87 : 715.36 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.87/715.36 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.87x = 715.36 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.87x = 105,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,726.26/476.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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