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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 711.60 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 711.60 and 149.80 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 711.60 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/711.60 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 711.60 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 106,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,597.68/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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