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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 713.87 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 713.87 and 151.18 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 713.87 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/713.87 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 713.87 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 107,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,922.87/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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