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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.05, 721.61 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.05, 721.61 and 152.06 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.05 : 721.61 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.05/721.61 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.05x = 721.61 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.05x = 109,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,723.65/481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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