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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 710.39 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 710.39 and 148.89 is: 223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 710.39 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/710.39 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 710.39 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 105,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,769.22/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.33

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