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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.89, 718.34 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.89, 718.34 and 154.22 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.89 : 718.34 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.89/718.34 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.89x = 718.34 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.89x = 110,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,778.03/478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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