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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.11, 715.66 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.11, 715.66 and 152.48 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.11 : 715.66 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.11/715.66 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.11x = 715.66 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.11x = 109,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,119.88/477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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