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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.19, 719.83 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.19, 719.83 and 155.34 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.19 : 719.83 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.19/719.83 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.19x = 719.83 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.19x = 111,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,818.39/480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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