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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 709.16 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 709.16 and 148.03 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 709.16 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/709.16 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 709.16 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 104,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,974.44/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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