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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 712.80 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 712.80 and 150.65 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 712.80 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/712.80 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 712.80 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 107,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,379.76/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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