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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 715.77 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 715.77 and 152.52 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 715.77 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/715.77 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 715.77 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 109,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,169.24/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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