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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.77, 715.16 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.77, 715.16 and 152.15 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.77 : 715.16 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.77/715.16 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.77x = 715.16 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.77x = 108,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,808.40/476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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