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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.31, 711.46 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.31, 711.46 and 149.68 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.31 : 711.46 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.31/711.46 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.31x = 711.46 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.31x = 106,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,487.78/474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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