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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.78, 712.30 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.78, 712.30 and 150.16 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.78 : 712.30 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.78/712.30 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.78x = 712.30 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.78x = 106,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,958.97/474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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