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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 713.17 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 713.17 and 151.05 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 713.17 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/713.17 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 713.17 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 107,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,724.33/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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