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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.25, 717.31 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.25, 717.31 and 153.58 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.25 : 717.31 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.25/717.31 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.25x = 717.31 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.25x = 110,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,164.65/478.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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