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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.21, 717.15 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.21, 717.15 and 153.50 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.21 : 717.15 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.21/717.15 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.21x = 717.15 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.21x = 110,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,078.94/478.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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