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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.60, 713.44 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.60, 713.44 and 150.96 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.60 : 713.44 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.60/713.44 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.60x = 713.44 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.60x = 107,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,700.90/475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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