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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.84, 472.26 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.84, 472.26 and 148.05 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.84 : 472.26 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.84/472.26 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.84x = 472.26 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.84x = 69,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,918.09/314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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