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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.57, 710.37 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.57, 710.37 and 148.94 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.57 : 710.37 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.57/710.37 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.57x = 710.37 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.57x = 105,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,802.51/473.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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