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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 722.34 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 722.34 and 156.84 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 722.34 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/722.34 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 722.34 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 113,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,291.81/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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