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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 714.96 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 714.96 and 151.98 is: 227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 714.96 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/714.96 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 714.96 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 108,659.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,659.62/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.98

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