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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.65, 713.43 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.65, 713.43 and 151.02 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.65 : 713.43 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.65/713.43 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.65x = 713.43 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.65x = 107,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,742.20/475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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