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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.33, 714.51 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.33, 714.51 and 151.67 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.33 : 714.51 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.33/714.51 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.33x = 714.51 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.33x = 108,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,369.73/476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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