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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.91 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.91 and 149.31 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.91 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.91 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.91 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 106,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,145.97/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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