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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.15, 715.55 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.15, 715.55 and 203.26 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.15 : 715.55 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.15/715.55 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.15x = 715.55 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.15x = 145,442.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,442.69/477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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