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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 711.87 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 711.87 and 150.20 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 711.87 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/711.87 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 711.87 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 106,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,922.87/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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