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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 720.05 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 720.05 and 155.33 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 720.05 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/720.05 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 720.05 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 111,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,845.37/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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