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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 712.64 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 712.64 and 150.32 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 712.64 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/712.64 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 712.64 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 107,126.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,126.20/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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