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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.59, 710.18 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.59, 710.18 and 148.98 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.59 : 710.18 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.59/710.18 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.59x = 710.18 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.59x = 105,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,802.43/473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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