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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.07, 715.46 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.07, 715.46 and 152.35 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.07 : 715.46 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.07/715.46 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.07x = 715.46 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.07x = 108,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,995.99/477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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