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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.23, 716.82 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.23, 716.82 and 204.24 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.23 : 716.82 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.23/716.82 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.23x = 716.82 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.23x = 146,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,403.32/478.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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