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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.33, 711.27 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.33, 711.27 and 149.61 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.33 : 711.27 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.33/711.27 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.33x = 711.27 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.33x = 106,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,413.10/474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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