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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.75, 714.99 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.75, 714.99 and 152.03 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.75 : 714.99 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.75/714.99 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.75x = 714.99 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.75x = 108,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,701.72/476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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