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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.83, 712.25 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.83, 712.25 and 150.20 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.83 : 712.25 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.83/712.25 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.83x = 712.25 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.83x = 106,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,975.64/474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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