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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.31, 719.09 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.31, 719.09 and 150.24 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.31 : 719.09 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.31/719.09 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.31x = 719.09 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.31x = 108,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,035.33/479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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