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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.54, 712.85 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.54, 712.85 and 150.68 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.54 : 712.85 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.54/712.85 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.54x = 712.85 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.54x = 107,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,411.48/475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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