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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.38, 711.55 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.38, 711.55 and 149.75 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.38 : 711.55 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.38/711.55 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.38x = 711.55 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.38x = 106,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,554.61/474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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