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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.81, 709 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.81, 709 and 148.20 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.81 : 709 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.81/709 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.81x = 709 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.81x = 105,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,073.80/472.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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