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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.68, 720.86 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.68, 720.86 and 155.96 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.68 : 720.86 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.68/720.86 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.68x = 720.86 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.68x = 112,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,425.33/480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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