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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.98, 717.12 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.98, 717.12 and 153.34 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.98 : 717.12 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.98/717.12 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.98x = 717.12 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.98x = 109,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,963.18/477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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