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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 721.19 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 721.19 and 156.23 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 721.19 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/721.19 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 721.19 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 112,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,674.18/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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