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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.57, 713.43 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.57, 713.43 and 150.87 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.57 : 713.43 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.57/713.43 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.57x = 713.43 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.57x = 107,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,635.18/475.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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