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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 721.85 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 721.85 and 156.52 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 721.85 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/721.85 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 721.85 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 112,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,983.96/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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