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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.66, 714.64 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.66, 714.64 and 151.84 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.66 : 714.64 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.66/714.64 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.66x = 714.64 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.66x = 108,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,510.94/476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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