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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 710.31 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 710.31 and 148.90 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 710.31 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/710.31 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 710.31 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 105,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,765.16/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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