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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 709.43 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 709.43 and 148.35 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 709.43 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/709.43 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 709.43 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 105,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,243.94/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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