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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.59, 719.22 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.59, 719.22 and 154.88 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.59 : 719.22 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.59/719.22 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.59x = 719.22 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.59x = 111,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,392.79/479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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