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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.81, 716.81 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.81, 716.81 and 153.20 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.81 : 716.81 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.81/716.81 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.81x = 716.81 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.81x = 109,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,810.94/477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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