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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.04, 721.58 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.04, 721.58 and 156.40 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.04 : 721.58 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.04/721.58 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.04x = 721.58 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.04x = 112,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,855.11/481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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