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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.26, 720.42 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.26, 720.42 and 155.63 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.26 : 720.42 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.26/720.42 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.26x = 720.42 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.26x = 112,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,115.36/480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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