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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 711.06 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 711.06 and 149.37 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 711.06 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/711.06 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 711.06 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 106,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,211.03/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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