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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 717.12 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 717.12 and 153.72 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 717.12 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/717.12 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 717.12 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 110,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,235.69/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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