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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.80, 718.32 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.80, 718.32 and 154.20 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.80 : 718.32 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.80/718.32 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.80x = 718.32 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.80x = 110,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,764.94/478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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