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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.50, 719.24 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.50, 719.24 and 150.41 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.50 : 719.24 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.50/719.24 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.50x = 719.24 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.50x = 108,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,181.93/479.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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