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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 474.14 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 474.14 and 149.51 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 474.14 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/474.14 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 474.14 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 70,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,889.62/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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