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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.74, 710.36 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.74, 710.36 and 149.02 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.74 : 710.36 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.74/710.36 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.74x = 710.36 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.74x = 105,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,857.85/473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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