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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.81, 712.23 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.81, 712.23 and 150.16 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.81 : 712.23 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.81/712.23 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.81x = 712.23 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.81x = 106,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,948.46/474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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