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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 715.11 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 715.11 and 152.28 is: 228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 715.11 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/715.11 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 715.11 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 108,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,896.95/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.35

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