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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 711.36 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 711.36 and 149.49 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 711.36 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/711.36 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 711.36 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 106,341.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,341.21/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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