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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.15, 712.82 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.15, 712.82 and 201.24 is: 301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.15 : 712.82 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.15/712.82 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.15x = 712.82 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.15x = 143,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,447.90/475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.90

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