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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 714.54 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 714.54 and 151.71 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 714.54 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/714.54 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 714.54 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 108,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,402.86/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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