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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.77, 474.52 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.77, 474.52 and 149.76 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.77 : 474.52 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.77/474.52 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.77x = 474.52 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.77x = 71,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,064.12/316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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