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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.19, 720.28 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.19, 720.28 and 151.16 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.19 : 720.28 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.19/720.28 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.19x = 720.28 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.19x = 108,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,874.27/480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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