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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 714 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 714 and 151.38 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 714 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/714 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 714 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 108,085.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,085.32/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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