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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.33, 712.94 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.33, 712.94 and 201.22 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.33 : 712.94 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.33/712.94 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.33x = 712.94 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.33x = 143,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,454.34/475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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