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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 721.26 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 721.26 and 156.24 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 721.26 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/721.26 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 721.26 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 112,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,689.66/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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