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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 711.13 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 711.13 and 145.01 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 711.13 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/711.13 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 711.13 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 103,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,120.24/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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