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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.35, 710.02 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.35, 710.02 and 148.72 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.35 : 710.02 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.35/710.02 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.35x = 710.02 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.35x = 105,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,594.17/473.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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