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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 717.21 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 717.21 and 153.41 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 717.21 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/717.21 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 717.21 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 110,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,023.60/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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