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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.10, 721.55 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.10, 721.55 and 152.07 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.10 : 721.55 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.10/721.55 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.10x = 721.55 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.10x = 109,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,723.50/481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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