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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.31, 710.09 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.31, 710.09 and 148.68 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.31 : 710.09 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.31/710.09 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.31x = 710.09 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.31x = 105,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,576.18/473.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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