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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 711.63 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 711.63 and 149.81 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 711.63 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/711.63 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 711.63 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 106,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,605.73/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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