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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 716.28 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 716.28 and 148.37 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 716.28 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/716.28 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 716.28 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 106,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,270.33/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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