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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.80, 716.80 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.80, 716.80 and 153.14 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.80 : 716.80 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.80/716.80 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.80x = 716.80 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.80x = 109,771.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,771.10/477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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