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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 716.10 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 716.10 and 148.32 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 716.10 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/716.10 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 716.10 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 106,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,208.71/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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