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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 720.96 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 720.96 and 155.88 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 720.96 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/720.96 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 720.96 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 112,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,383.24/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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