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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.83, 719.81 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.83, 719.81 and 150.80 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.83 : 719.81 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.83/719.81 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.83x = 719.81 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.83x = 108,547.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,547.35/479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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