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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.18, 712.86 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.18, 712.86 and 150.55 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.18 : 712.86 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.18/712.86 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.18x = 712.86 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.18x = 107,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,321.07/475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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