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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.83, 716.68 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.83, 716.68 and 153.16 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.83 : 716.68 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.83/716.68 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.83x = 716.68 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.83x = 109,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,765.11/477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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