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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.02, 721.60 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.02, 721.60 and 156.32 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.02 : 721.60 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.02/721.60 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.02x = 721.60 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.02x = 112,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,800.51/481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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