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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.11, 715.63 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.11, 715.63 and 152.39 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.11 : 715.63 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.11/715.63 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.11x = 715.63 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.11x = 109,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,054.86/477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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