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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.46, 710.10 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.46, 710.10 and 148.66 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.46 : 710.10 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.46/710.10 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.46x = 710.10 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.46x = 105,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,563.47/473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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