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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.33, 719.09 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.33, 719.09 and 150.26 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.33 : 719.09 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.33/719.09 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.33x = 719.09 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.33x = 108,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,046.12/479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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