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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 713.21 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 713.21 and 150.86 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 713.21 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/713.21 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 713.21 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 107,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,595.89/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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