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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.61, 708.93 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.61, 708.93 and 148.01 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.61 : 708.93 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.61/708.93 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.61x = 708.93 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.61x = 104,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,925.18/472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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