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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 709.32 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 709.32 and 148.32 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 709.32 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/709.32 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 709.32 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 105,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,206.34/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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