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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 710.90 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 710.90 and 149.32 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 710.90 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/710.90 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 710.90 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 106,151.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,151.59/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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