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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 716.80 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 716.80 and 153.11 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 716.80 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/716.80 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 716.80 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 109,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,749.25/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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