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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 712.53 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 712.53 and 150.31 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 712.53 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/712.53 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 712.53 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 107,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,100.38/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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