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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.83, 712.16 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.83, 712.16 and 150.27 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.83 : 712.16 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.83/712.16 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.83x = 712.16 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.83x = 107,016.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,016.66/474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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