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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.25, 710 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.25, 710 and 148.62 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.25 : 710 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.25/710 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.25x = 710 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.25x = 105,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,520.20/473.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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