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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.84, 717.32 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.84, 717.32 and 228.32 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.84 : 717.32 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.84/717.32 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.84x = 717.32 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.84x = 163,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,778.50/478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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