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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.52, 716.12 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.52, 716.12 and 152.81 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.52 : 716.12 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.52/716.12 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.52x = 716.12 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.52x = 109,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,430.30/477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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