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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.75, 710.62 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.75, 710.62 and 149.11 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.75 : 710.62 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.75/710.62 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.75x = 710.62 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.75x = 105,963.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,963.23/473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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