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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 711.66 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 711.66 and 149.92 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 711.66 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/711.66 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 711.66 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 106,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,692.07/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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