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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 710.64 and 149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 710.64 and 149.21 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 710.64 = 149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/710.64 = 149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 710.64 × 149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 106,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,033.71/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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