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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 713.18 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 713.18 and 201.55 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 713.18 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/713.18 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 713.18 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 143,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,741.43/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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