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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 717.10 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 717.10 and 153.31 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 717.10 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/717.10 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 717.10 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 109,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,938.60/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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