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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.09, 711.20 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.09, 711.20 and 149.37 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.09 : 711.20 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.09/711.20 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.09x = 711.20 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.09x = 106,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,231.94/474.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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