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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 715.15 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 715.15 and 152.13 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 715.15 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/715.15 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 715.15 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 108,794.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,794.09/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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