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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 715.76 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 715.76 and 152.58 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 715.76 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/715.76 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 715.76 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 109,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,210.66/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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