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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.78, 718.27 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.78, 718.27 and 232.16 is: 348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.78 : 718.27 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.78/718.27 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.78x = 718.27 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.78x = 166,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,751.41/478.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.29

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