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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 712 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 712 and 201.24 is: 301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 712 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/712 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 712 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 143,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,282.88/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.65

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