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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.05, 715.77 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.05, 715.77 and 152.51 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.05 : 715.77 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.05/715.77 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.05x = 715.77 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.05x = 109,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,158.50/477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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