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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 711.36 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 711.36 and 132.24 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 711.36 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/711.36 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 711.36 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 94,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,070.25/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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