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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.91, 709.36 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.91, 709.36 and 148.30 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.91 : 709.36 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.91/709.36 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.91x = 709.36 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.91x = 105,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,195.94/472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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