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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.08, 715.47 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.08, 715.47 and 152.37 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.08 : 715.47 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.08/715.47 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.08x = 715.47 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.08x = 109,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,015.59/477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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