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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.15, 709.50 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.15, 709.50 and 148.34 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.15 : 709.50 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.15/709.50 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.15x = 709.50 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.15x = 105,247.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,247.23/473.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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