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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.60, 710.46 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.60, 710.46 and 148.97 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.60 : 710.46 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.60/710.46 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.60x = 710.46 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.60x = 105,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,833.67/473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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