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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.36, 717.26 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.36, 717.26 and 153.64 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.36 : 717.26 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.36/717.26 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.36x = 717.26 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.36x = 110,199.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,199.83/478.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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