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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.74, 715.22 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.74, 715.22 and 152.13 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.74 : 715.22 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.74/715.22 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.74x = 715.22 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.74x = 108,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,806.80/476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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