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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 712.40 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 712.40 and 150.33 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 712.40 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/712.40 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 712.40 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 107,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,092.94/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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