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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.18, 717.36 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.18, 717.36 and 153.57 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.18 : 717.36 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.18/717.36 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.18x = 717.36 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.18x = 110,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,164.98/478.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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