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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 720.26 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 720.26 and 155.53 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 720.26 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/720.26 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 720.26 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 112,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,022.74/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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