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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 709.49 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 709.49 and 148.24 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 709.49 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/709.49 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 709.49 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 105,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,174.80/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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