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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 720.60 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 720.60 and 155.84 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 720.60 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/720.60 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 720.60 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 112,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,298.30/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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