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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 715.70 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 715.70 and 152.52 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 715.70 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/715.70 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 715.70 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 109,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,156.26/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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