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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.47, 720.74 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.47, 720.74 and 155.81 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.47 : 720.74 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.47/720.74 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.47x = 720.74 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.47x = 112,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,300.69/480.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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