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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 722.05 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 722.05 and 156.66 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 722.05 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/722.05 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 722.05 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 113,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,113.25/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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