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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 711.23 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 711.23 and 149.43 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 711.23 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/711.23 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 711.23 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 106,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,279.10/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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