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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 715.51 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 715.51 and 147.94 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 715.51 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/715.51 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 715.51 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 105,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,851.81/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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