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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.59, 710.33 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.59, 710.33 and 148.96 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.59 : 710.33 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.59/710.33 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.59x = 710.33 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.59x = 105,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,810.01/473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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