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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 712.56 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 712.56 and 150.49 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 712.56 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/712.56 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 712.56 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 107,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,233.15/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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