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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.99, 713.90 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.99, 713.90 and 151.31 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.99 : 713.90 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.99/713.90 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.99x = 713.90 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.99x = 108,022.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,022.37/475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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