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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 711.65 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 711.65 and 149.68 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 711.65 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/711.65 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 711.65 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 106,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,518.37/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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