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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 711.48 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 711.48 and 149.66 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 711.48 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/711.48 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 711.48 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 106,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,480.10/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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