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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 715.76 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 715.76 and 152.48 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 715.76 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/715.76 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 715.76 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 109,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,139.08/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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