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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 714.72 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 714.72 and 151.89 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 714.72 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/714.72 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 714.72 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 108,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,558.82/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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