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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.25, 474.21 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.25, 474.21 and 149.30 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.25 : 474.21 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.25/474.21 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.25x = 474.21 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.25x = 70,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,801.30/316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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