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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 716.14 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 716.14 and 148.28 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 716.14 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/716.14 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 716.14 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 106,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,189.24/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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