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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 711.12 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 711.12 and 149.44 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 711.12 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/711.12 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 711.12 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 106,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,269.77/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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