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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 712.50 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 712.50 and 150.21 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 712.50 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/712.50 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 712.50 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 107,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,024.63/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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