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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.50, 713.24 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.50, 713.24 and 151.08 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.50 : 713.24 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.50/713.24 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.50x = 713.24 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.50x = 107,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,756.30/475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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