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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.42, 719.14 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.42, 719.14 and 154.82 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.42 : 719.14 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.42/719.14 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.42x = 719.14 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.42x = 111,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,337.25/479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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