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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.38, 710.06 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.38, 710.06 and 148.75 is: 223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.38 : 710.06 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.38/710.06 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.38x = 710.06 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.38x = 105,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,620.68/473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.12

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