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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 711.96 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 711.96 and 149.96 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 711.96 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/711.96 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 711.96 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 106,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,765.52/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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