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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.22, 711.33 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.22, 711.33 and 145.16 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.22 : 711.33 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.22/711.33 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.22x = 711.33 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.22x = 103,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,256.66/474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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