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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.49, 716.11 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.49, 716.11 and 148.34 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.49 : 716.11 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.49/716.11 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.49x = 716.11 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.49x = 106,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,227.76/477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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