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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 712.19 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 712.19 and 150.09 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 712.19 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/712.19 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 712.19 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 106,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,891.85/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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