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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.35, 718.89 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.35, 718.89 and 150.22 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.35 : 718.89 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.35/718.89 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.35x = 718.89 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.35x = 107,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,991.66/479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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