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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.05, 720.03 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.05, 720.03 and 155.40 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.05 : 720.03 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.05/720.03 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.05x = 720.03 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.05x = 111,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,892.66/480.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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