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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 713.15 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 713.15 and 146.28 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 713.15 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/713.15 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 713.15 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 104,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,322.07/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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