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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 715.19 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 715.19 and 152.18 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 715.19 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/715.19 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 715.19 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 108,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,837.61/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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