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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 715.39 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 715.39 and 152.29 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 715.39 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/715.39 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 715.39 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 108,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,942.40/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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