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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 711.03 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 711.03 and 149.31 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 711.03 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/711.03 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 711.03 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 106,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,159.59/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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