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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.52, 716.36 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.52, 716.36 and 152.87 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.52 : 716.36 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.52/716.36 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.52x = 716.36 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.52x = 109,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,505.61/477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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