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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 720 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 720 and 155.38 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 720 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/720 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 720 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 111,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,873.60/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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