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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.20, 717.21 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.20, 717.21 and 153.63 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.20 : 717.21 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.20/717.21 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.20x = 717.21 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.20x = 110,184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,184.97/478.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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