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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.07, 717.21 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.07, 717.21 and 153.43 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.07 : 717.21 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.07/717.21 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.07x = 717.21 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.07x = 110,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,039.74/478.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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