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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.33, 715.96 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.33, 715.96 and 152.70 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.33 : 715.96 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.33/715.96 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.33x = 715.96 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.33x = 109,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,327.09/477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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