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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 709.40 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 709.40 and 148.33 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 709.40 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/709.40 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 709.40 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 105,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,224.53/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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