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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.03, 711.05 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.03, 711.05 and 149.39 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.03 : 711.05 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.03/711.05 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.03x = 711.05 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.03x = 106,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,226.12/474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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