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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.76, 709.22 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.76, 709.22 and 148.04 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.76 : 709.22 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.76/709.22 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.76x = 709.22 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.76x = 104,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,992.93/472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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