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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.58, 714.90 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.58, 714.90 and 152.16 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.58 : 714.90 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.58/714.90 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.58x = 714.90 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.58x = 108,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,779.18/476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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