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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.22, 717.38 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.22, 717.38 and 153.50 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.22 : 717.38 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.22/717.38 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.22x = 717.38 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.22x = 110,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,117.83/478.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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