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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.35, 711.34 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.35, 711.34 and 145.22 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.35 : 711.34 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.35/711.34 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.35x = 711.34 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.35x = 103,296.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,296.88/474.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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