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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.51, 710.34 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.51, 710.34 and 148.80 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.51 : 710.34 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.51/710.34 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.51x = 710.34 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.51x = 105,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,698.59/473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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