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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 713.04 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 713.04 and 150.72 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 713.04 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/713.04 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 713.04 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 107,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,469.39/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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