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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.89, 712.35 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.89, 712.35 and 150.26 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.89 : 712.35 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.89/712.35 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.89x = 712.35 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.89x = 107,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,034.15/474.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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