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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 714.88 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 714.88 and 151.94 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 714.88 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/714.88 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 714.88 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 108,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,618.87/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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