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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.14, 715.90 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.14, 715.90 and 152.54 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.14 : 715.90 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.14/715.90 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.14x = 715.90 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.14x = 109,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,203.39/477.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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