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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 709.70 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 709.70 and 148.70 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 709.70 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/709.70 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 709.70 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 105,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,528.10/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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