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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.56, 710.45 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.56, 710.45 and 148.92 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.56 : 710.45 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.56/710.45 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.56x = 710.45 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.56x = 105,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,802.20/473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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