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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.58, 716.22 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.58, 716.22 and 152.88 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.58 : 716.22 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.58/716.22 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.58x = 716.22 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.58x = 109,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,495.71/477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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