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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.83, 716.74 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.83, 716.74 and 153.22 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.83 : 716.74 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.83/716.74 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.83x = 716.74 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.83x = 109,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,818.90/477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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