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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 718.85 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 718.85 and 150.18 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 718.85 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/718.85 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 718.85 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 107,957.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,957.27/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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