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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.55, 718.02 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.55, 718.02 and 154.01 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.55 : 718.02 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.55/718.02 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.55x = 718.02 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.55x = 110,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,582.26/478.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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