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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.02, 721.44 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.02, 721.44 and 156.31 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.02 : 721.44 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.02/721.44 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.02x = 721.44 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.02x = 112,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,770.54/481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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