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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.07, 720.06 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.07, 720.06 and 155.44 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.07 : 720.06 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.07/720.06 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.07x = 720.06 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.07x = 111,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,926.13/480.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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