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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.61, 713.38 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.61, 713.38 and 150.89 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.61 : 713.38 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.61/713.38 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.61x = 713.38 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.61x = 107,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,641.91/475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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