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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 715.98 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 715.98 and 203.54 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 715.98 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/715.98 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 715.98 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 145,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,730.57/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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