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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 712.89 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 712.89 and 150.57 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 712.89 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/712.89 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 712.89 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 107,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,339.85/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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