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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.83, 718.31 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.83, 718.31 and 149.80 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.83 : 718.31 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.83/718.31 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.83x = 718.31 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.83x = 107,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,601.42/478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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