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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 719.96 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 719.96 and 155.37 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 719.96 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/719.96 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 719.96 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 111,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,855.81/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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