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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 712.48 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 712.48 and 150.30 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 712.48 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/712.48 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 712.48 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 107,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,085.74/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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