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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.16, 712.68 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.16, 712.68 and 150.50 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.16 : 712.68 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.16/712.68 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.16x = 712.68 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.16x = 107,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,254.78/475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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