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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.55, 720.90 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.55, 720.90 and 155.81 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.55 : 720.90 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.55/720.90 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.55x = 720.90 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.55x = 112,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,323.43/480.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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