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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 709.95 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 709.95 and 148.71 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 709.95 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/709.95 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 709.95 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 105,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,576.66/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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