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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 721.49 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 721.49 and 156.38 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 721.49 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/721.49 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 721.49 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 112,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,822.22/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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