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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.34, 713.07 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.34, 713.07 and 150.59 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.34 : 713.07 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.34/713.07 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.34x = 713.07 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.34x = 107,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,382.99/475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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