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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.27, 722 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.27, 722 and 156.86 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.27 : 722 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.27/722 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.27x = 722 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.27x = 113,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,252.92/481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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