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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.41, 711.27 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.41, 711.27 and 149.73 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.41 : 711.27 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.41/711.27 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.41x = 711.27 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.41x = 106,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,498.46/474.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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