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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.14, 714.22 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.14, 714.22 and 151.51 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.14 : 714.22 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.14/714.22 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.14x = 714.22 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.14x = 108,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,211.47/476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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