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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.78, 713.79 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.78, 713.79 and 151.15 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.78 : 713.79 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.78/713.79 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.78x = 713.79 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.78x = 107,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,889.36/475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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