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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.31, 721.80 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.31, 721.80 and 156.60 is: 234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.31 : 721.80 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.31/721.80 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.31x = 721.80 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.31x = 113,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,030.27/481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.84

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