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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 715.44 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 715.44 and 152.32 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 715.44 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/715.44 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 715.44 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 108,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,975.82/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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