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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 715.94 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 715.94 and 152.62 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 715.94 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/715.94 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 715.94 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 109,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,266.00/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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