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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.93, 721.38 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.93, 721.38 and 156.33 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.93 : 721.38 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.93/721.38 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.93x = 721.38 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.93x = 112,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,773.34/480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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