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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 715.11 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 715.11 and 152.16 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 715.11 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/715.11 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 715.11 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 108,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,811.14/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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