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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 713.39 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 713.39 and 150.95 is: 226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 713.39 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/713.39 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 713.39 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 107,686.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,686.22/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.39

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