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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.65, 714.93 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.65, 714.93 and 152.02 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.65 : 714.93 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.65/714.93 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.65x = 714.93 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.65x = 108,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,683.66/476.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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