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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 712.80 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 712.80 and 146.22 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 712.80 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/712.80 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 712.80 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 104,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,225.62/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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