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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 713.05 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 713.05 and 150.61 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 713.05 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/713.05 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 713.05 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 107,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,392.49/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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