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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 711.26 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 711.26 and 149.57 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 711.26 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/711.26 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 711.26 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 106,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,378.85/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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