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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 713.88 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 713.88 and 151.21 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 713.88 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/713.88 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 713.88 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 107,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,945.79/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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