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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 711.30 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 711.30 and 149.50 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 711.30 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/711.30 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 711.30 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 106,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,339.35/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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