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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.13, 712.72 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.13, 712.72 and 150.47 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.13 : 712.72 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.13/712.72 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.13x = 712.72 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.13x = 107,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,242.28/475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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