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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 712.40 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 712.40 and 201.16 is: 301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 712.40 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/712.40 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 712.40 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 143,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,304.27/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.56

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