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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.11, 711.30 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.11, 711.30 and 149.51 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.11 : 711.30 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.11/711.30 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.11x = 711.30 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.11x = 106,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,346.46/474.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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