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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 711.97 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 711.97 and 150.04 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 711.97 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/711.97 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 711.97 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 106,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,823.98/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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