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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.81, 718.26 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.81, 718.26 and 154.18 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.81 : 718.26 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.81/718.26 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.81x = 718.26 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.81x = 110,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,741.33/478.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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