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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.42, 717.62 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.42, 717.62 and 149.36 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.42 : 717.62 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.42/717.62 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.42x = 717.62 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.42x = 107,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,183.72/478.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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