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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 715.50 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 715.50 and 152.28 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 715.50 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/715.50 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 715.50 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 108,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,956.34/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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