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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 710.88 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 710.88 and 149.34 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 710.88 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/710.88 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 710.88 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 106,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,162.82/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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