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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 712.68 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 712.68 and 150.42 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 712.68 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/712.68 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 712.68 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 107,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,201.33/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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