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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 716.67 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 716.67 and 153.21 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 716.67 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/716.67 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 716.67 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 109,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,801.01/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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