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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 715.52 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 715.52 and 152.22 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 715.52 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/715.52 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 715.52 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 108,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,916.45/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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