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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.93, 718.23 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.93, 718.23 and 154.21 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.93 : 718.23 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.93/718.23 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.93x = 718.23 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.93x = 110,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,757.48/478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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