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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 710.23 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 710.23 and 148.83 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 710.23 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/710.23 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 710.23 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 105,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,703.16/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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