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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 708.95 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 708.95 and 148.08 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 708.95 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/708.95 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 708.95 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 104,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,980.36/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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