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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 715.82 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 715.82 and 152.76 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 715.82 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/715.82 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 715.82 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 109,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,348.66/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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