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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 710.99 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 710.99 and 149.38 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 710.99 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/710.99 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 710.99 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 106,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,207.69/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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