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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.46, 711.76 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.46, 711.76 and 149.76 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.46 : 711.76 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.46/711.76 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.46x = 711.76 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.46x = 106,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,593.18/474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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