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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.36, 710.02 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.36, 710.02 and 148.74 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.36 : 710.02 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.36/710.02 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.36x = 710.02 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.36x = 105,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,608.37/473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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