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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.93, 712.50 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.93, 712.50 and 150.27 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.93 : 712.50 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.93/712.50 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.93x = 712.50 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.93x = 107,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,067.38/474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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