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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 710.07 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 710.07 and 148.80 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 710.07 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/710.07 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 710.07 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 105,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,658.42/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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