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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 715.96 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 715.96 and 152.68 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 715.96 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/715.96 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 715.96 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 109,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,312.77/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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