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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.11, 720.07 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.11, 720.07 and 155.39 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.11 : 720.07 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.11/720.07 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.11x = 720.07 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.11x = 111,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,887.69/480.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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