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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.86, 710.82 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.86, 710.82 and 149.22 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.86 : 710.82 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.86/710.82 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.86x = 710.82 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.86x = 106,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,068.56/473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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