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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 709.80 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 709.80 and 148.51 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 709.80 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/709.80 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 709.80 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 105,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,412.40/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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