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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.19, 718.33 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.19, 718.33 and 154.34 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.19 : 718.33 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.19/718.33 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.19x = 718.33 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.19x = 110,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,867.05/479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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