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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.98, 712.61 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.98, 712.61 and 150.35 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.98 : 712.61 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.98/712.61 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.98x = 712.61 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.98x = 107,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,136.60/474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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