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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 720.37 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 720.37 and 151.21 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 720.37 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/720.37 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 720.37 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 108,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,927.17/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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