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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.51, 720.88 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.51, 720.88 and 155.90 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.51 : 720.88 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.51/720.88 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.51x = 720.88 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.51x = 112,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,386.60/480.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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