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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.34, 711.48 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.34, 711.48 and 149.62 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.34 : 711.48 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.34/711.48 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.34x = 711.48 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.34x = 106,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,451.64/474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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