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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 715.40 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 715.40 and 152.32 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 715.40 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/715.40 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 715.40 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 108,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,969.73/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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