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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.17, 720.36 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.17, 720.36 and 155.57 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.17 : 720.36 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.17/720.36 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.17x = 720.36 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.17x = 112,066.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,066.41/480.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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