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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 719.82 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 719.82 and 155.25 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 719.82 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/719.82 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 719.82 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 111,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,752.06/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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