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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 710.84 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 710.84 and 149.38 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 710.84 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/710.84 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 710.84 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 106,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,183.88/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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