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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 716.29 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 716.29 and 148.55 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 716.29 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/716.29 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 716.29 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 106,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,400.93/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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