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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.05, 715.53 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.05, 715.53 and 152.40 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.05 : 715.53 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.05/715.53 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.05x = 715.53 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.05x = 109,046.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,046.77/477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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