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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.34, 712.89 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.34, 712.89 and 150.64 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.34 : 712.89 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.34/712.89 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.34x = 712.89 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.34x = 107,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,387.97/475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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