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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 720.23 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 720.23 and 155.49 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 720.23 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/720.23 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 720.23 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 111,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,987.79/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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