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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.88, 718.17 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.88, 718.17 and 154.17 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.88 : 718.17 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.88/718.17 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.88x = 718.17 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.88x = 110,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,721.33/478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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