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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 712.68 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 712.68 and 201.60 is: 302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 712.68 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/712.68 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 712.68 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 143,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,676.29/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.27

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