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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 716.16 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 716.16 and 148.44 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 716.16 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/716.16 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 716.16 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 106,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,306.79/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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