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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 712.46 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 712.46 and 150.35 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 712.46 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/712.46 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 712.46 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 107,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,115.17/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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