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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.83, 715.16 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.83, 715.16 and 152.27 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.83 : 715.16 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.83/715.16 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.83x = 715.16 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.83x = 108,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,897.41/476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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