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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.31, 712.97 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.31, 712.97 and 150.68 is: 226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.31 : 712.97 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.31/712.97 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.31x = 712.97 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.31x = 107,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,431.91/475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.02

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