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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 718.18 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 718.18 and 154.08 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 718.18 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/718.18 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 718.18 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 110,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,657.17/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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