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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 721.67 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 721.67 and 156.58 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 721.67 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/721.67 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 721.67 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 112,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,995.48/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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