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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.25, 719.92 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.25, 719.92 and 155.41 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.25 : 719.92 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.25/719.92 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.25x = 719.92 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.25x = 111,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,881.16/480.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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