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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.03, 715.59 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.03, 715.59 and 152.32 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.03 : 715.59 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.03/715.59 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.03x = 715.59 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.03x = 108,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,998.67/477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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