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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 474.72 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 474.72 and 149.92 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 474.72 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/474.72 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 474.72 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 71,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,170.02/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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