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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.14, 720 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.14, 720 and 155.42 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.14 : 720 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.14/720 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.14x = 720 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.14x = 111,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,902.40/480.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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