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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 711.35 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 711.35 and 149.46 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 711.35 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/711.35 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 711.35 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 106,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,317.62/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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