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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 713.25 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 713.25 and 150.78 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 713.25 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/713.25 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 713.25 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 107,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,543.84/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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