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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.05, 716.97 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.05, 716.97 and 153.33 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.05 : 716.97 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.05/716.97 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.05x = 716.97 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.05x = 109,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,933.01/478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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