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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.41, 716.19 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.41, 716.19 and 152.72 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.41 : 716.19 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.41/716.19 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.41x = 716.19 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.41x = 109,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,376.54/477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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