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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 714.05 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 714.05 and 151.32 is: 227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 714.05 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/714.05 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 714.05 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 108,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,050.05/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.02

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