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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.91, 710.94 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.91, 710.94 and 149.25 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.91 : 710.94 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.91/710.94 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.91x = 710.94 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.91x = 106,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,107.80/473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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