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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 720.08 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 720.08 and 151.07 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 720.08 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/720.08 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 720.08 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 108,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,778.13/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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