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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 711.19 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 711.19 and 149.50 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 711.19 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/711.19 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 711.19 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 106,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,322.91/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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